Mr. SMITH (Calgary West):

How many passports have been issued to Canadian-born children on the application of Mr. C. B. Hill, Superintendent of Child Welfare of the province of Alberta (a) in 1946; (b) in 1947 to date?

Mr. ST. LAURENT:

1. (a) 64; (b) 11.

Questions

1. When was the committee on the loyalty of civil servants set up and what is its correct title?

2. Under what authority was it set up and what are its terms of reference?

3. To whom does it report?

4. Has any report or recommendation been made ?

5. Has any report or recommendation been made in regard to any individual case and if so has this recommendation been acted upon?

6. What departments or agencies of government are represented on this committee?

7. Who are the representatives on the committee of each such department or agency?

8. What are their special qualifications for this work?

9. Will the work of the committee involve the expenditure of money and has any budget for the work of the committee been drafted or approved ?

10. Can the government give an assurance that applicants for jobs in civil service will not be examined on their political affiliations?

1. There is no committee on the loyalty of civil servants.

On April 14th, in reply to a similar question by the hon. member for Winnipeg North, the Acting Prime Minister stated, Hansard, page 1993. that among interdepartmental committees established by the government was a standing interdepartmental panel on security.

2. The panel on security was established by cabinet authority in May, 1946, and, as indicated in the answer referred to in paragraph one. its terms of reference are to advise on the coordination of the planning, organization and execution of the security measures which affect government departments.

3. To the cabinet.

4. From time to time, reports and recommendations have been made with respect to appropriate security practices in government departments.

5. As indicated in the answer referred to in paragraph one, the panel does not deal with individual cases.

6. Any department or agency of government, as and when concerned with the matters under consideration.

7. As designated from time to time under authority of the ministers responsible.

8. Experience in the government service.

9. No.

10. Yes.

1. Have contracts been awarded for the erection of the new car ferry terminal at Borden, Prince Edward Island?

2. If so, what are the names of the firms to whom the contracts were awarded and the amount of each contract?

1. Yes.

2. The Canadian Dredge and Dock Company-Tender $747,512 (for the construction of the outside jetty extension and the fill for the comfort station);

The Foundation Maritime Limited-Tender $1,409,571 (for the rehabilitation of the existing main jetty).

Hon. PAUL MARTIN (Minister of National Health and Welfare):

I wish to supplement

a reply that I made to the hon. member for Brandon (Mr. Matthews) in reply to a question which he asked me on Friday last and which I did not fully answer. He asked as to the transfer of the Brandon military hospital to the Department of National Health and Welfare. Since last Wednesday one of our investigators has been sent out to Brandon to investigate the cause and the nature of the damage resulting from the fire in that hospital a short time ago. A special investigator is now in western Canada and has been instructed to look into this matter and submit a report on what repairs or alterations are necessary. It is understood that the fire was confined to the administration wing. It is presumed that the administration work can be carried out in another wing of the building without rebuilding and with only a relatively small reduction in the future bed capacity of the hospital.

1. What is the cost of repairs since January I. 1947, to each home constructed under the Veterans' Land Act in (a) Sarnia township, Lambton county; (b) Roseland and Oliver farm areas, Essex county?

2. Are repairs made prior to January 1. 1947, included in the cost of above homes? If not, what is the amount of such repairs?

3. What capital or other costs in addition to repairs to above homes, since January 1, 1947, have been paid, or are payable or will be payable for work now being done in (a) Sarnia township, Lambton county; (b) Roseland and Oliver farm areas, Essex county?

Orders jor Returns

1. What is the cost for each home constructed under the Veterans' Land Act in (a) Sarnia township. Lambton county; (b) Roseland and Oliver farm areas, Essex count}', for (1) land; (2) roads; (3) sewers or drainage; (4) water mains (5) hydro and any and all other capital charges?

2. Is there a cost per unit of project overhead for each said home which includes (a) inspectors' supervision; (b) regional or district office expense?

3. If so, what is same per unit?

4. What amount has the government expended to date in (a) the Sarnia township area project; (b) the Roseland and Oliver farm areas?

5. Vilat amount, if any, remains unpaid?

6. Are any claims by or against the government in dispute? If so, what are the particulars?

7. Have veterans in any part of Canada obtained contracts for purchase of homes under V.L.A. at a lesser price than the cost to the government? If so, what are details in full?

1. What is the total estimated cost of repairs to (a) the 20 veterans' houses at Moncton, New Brunswick; (b) the 8 veterans' houses in Sack-ville, New Brunswick?

2. Are the costs to be borne in each case by the government or by the contractor?

1. What is the total amount paid to the firm of Bennett & White for the construction of V.L.A. houses (a) in British Columbia; (b) in Alberta?

2. Is there any amount owing but still unpaid for construction completed (excluding any sums owing for repairs or alterations) ? If so, how much ?

3. Give breakdown of figures under 1 and 2 for each project, by name.

4. Of these sums, how much was paid or is owing to cover actual cost of construction, materials, etc., and how much was paid or is owing by way of management fees, cost-plus percentages, etc., in each case?

5. Of these various projects which ones have been accepted as satisfactory?

6. If any have not been accepted as entirely completed satisfactorily, how many houses in such projects have been accepted as satisfactory?

1. What is the square footage of the office 6pace occupied by Jacques Greber and his staff?

2. Where is it located?

3. What does it cost the government per year for this space?